Union County courier. [volume] (Elk Point, Union County, D.T. [S.D.]) 187?-1913, 1887-06-08

- SAAtAV INV yous ohpkulnt
Twenty minutes past ten, Colonel"
"Well, as we must remain here till the
next train closes up, I'll take a seat on this
stone. It's too convenient and inviting to
be neglected"
Il wish old Rosey would keep his supply
trains nearer TO the front, for they are in no
danger from Bragg"
"Braxton seems more intent or a $ master
~ retreat such as he made after the bat
tie at Perryville. Ky, than upon winning a
good fght!"
"But, I'd hate to see Rosoy get Bragg
into a corner, where he couldn't run, for
it's my opinion he'd make the fur fly; and,
il he had the men, he'd at least pluck some
of the leaves from our Roses WREATH"
But there comes the train and we must
move."
"Thank fortune, this is the last train for
to- night, as I'm worn out"
Forward"
And thus the facetious Colonel rode of
through the gloom, little dreaming that he
had spent the last ten minutes within reach
OF the muzzles OF three good Colts re-
~volvers, directed by as many good shots!
After this last train had passed our po-
sition, and it's escort had moved out Of
hearing, we. hurried back to our comrades,
who had been impatiently, anxiously,
awaiting our return.
The command, fright about-march,"
was given, and We began to rctrace our
steps.
We had ridden several miles, when We
concluded to take the dirt road CROSSED
during our advance) which led diagonally
to and crossed the Lewisburg turnpike at
a point between Mr.. Browns INT Colonel
Aliens p0sition-much nearer to the latter
from which We were yet some miles dis
tant.
This road was narrow, and from its
rough condition We imagined that the
enemy was unlikely TO use 1t for any reason.
We had taken the road, and had pro-
ceeded to a point within a few hundred
yards of It's intersection by the turnpike,
when We halted to reconnoiter.
On the pike a body of cavalry was OBJ
served to be carefully feeling its way
toward Colonel ALI ms position.
Surprising this troop to be q part of
Colonel AS command returning from d
reconnaissance, We continued to advance,
still cautiously, trusting that the noise
made by the hoof- strokes of their own
horses on the macadamized road would
conceal our approach.
We had reached q depression which
crossed the dirt road at about fifty yards
from the turnpike, when the rear guard of
the force in our front halted.
Affairs were becoming interesting, and
we're destined to grow more and more so
at no distant period, for a fash of light
ming not only revealed our presence to the
troops in our front, but at the same time
we were made aware of the proximity Of a
troop in our rear!
Sill, zach party was undecided as to the
proper belongings of the other.
The troop in our rear, being on consider
ably higher ground, and at q greater dis
lance, had not yet discovered us, while We
we're certain that none of our mel" should
be in our rear.
"Poiner, with thirteen men, will face to
the rear!" was commanded, In q low tone.
Noiselessly as this movement was exc
cuted, it was heard by the troop in our
front, and the demand, "Who comes?"
quickly followed.
The challenge was heard by the troop
that had been slowly approaching our rear,
and they quickly halted.
"Who comes?" again from the pike.
as that you, Harry" we ask.
"No-yes!" was replied.
"They are Yanks, boys! Bend low on
your horses necks, and-charge!"
Instantly the stiffness Is broken, as each
squad Of our troop rushes at the foe in its
front, by the sharp crack of Colts re-
volvers and the heavy boom Of the death
dealing shotgun, accompanied BY the yells
of our eager riders.
The enemy, being surprised. made but
feeble resistance; and, as they were brushed
out Of our path, WI crossed the pike, firing
to the right and left at the fragments OF
the company which had barred our pas
sage:
! InnA NJ Axrpry trocnoru fve~- 4r khn tr~,
pike.
Poiner's squad had dashed ct the troop
in Its front, % it was turning horses in the
narrow road.
Pursuit was kept up by Poiner's squad
until the gate at Mr.. Browns, through
which we had passed earlier at night, was
reached.
Here Poiner crossed the pike, making lis
way 10 Mr.. Browns house, thence through
Enclosures to the dirt road which had led
the remainder Of our troop across the Lew
isburR turnpike.
Our force was soon reassembled, when
each member rejoiced most heartily that no
serious hurt had been received by either of
his comrades.
There is perhaps no pursuit which 80
cordially binds the friendship Of man for
man as the life led BY scouts.
I<4Eu MAN mU0t uUt OILY O6Y6uu WROu
| himself, but he must feel secure In his
trust in the nerve and steadfastness OF each
| OF his comrades.
He must know-in q dash at the enemy,
where he is likely to be carried beyond
some individual-thst wstchful eyes and
steady hands are ready to guard him
against any attack which may be made by
an Enemy.
From the prisoners We learned that, on
their arrival ct Mr.. Browns, they had been
appraised, by an Intelligent contraband,"
OF our movement, who volunteered his In.
formation ~ follows:
"A lot Of rebels wen fra dat ar gate jis'
q while ago, M amt got back yit. /.
.Golly! msssa, 90 fru dat ar gate n
cotch de las n OBJ EN-. Tie hole open de
gate for you. Cotch de las ono OBJ EN-;
an'-len' me q hess an Tie glong wid you,
an sho' you de way"
A detachment had been orderedto follow
our Footsteps Is fer - the pike road, ct ito
intersection Of the dirt road, where the
troop would be expected to join the reQi.
ment sent forward to reconnoiter Colonel
Aliens position.
The enemy did not suspect our mstive,
but seemed satisfied that We had returned
TO quarters by, or were possibly on, this
dirt road, and blindly followed their negro
guide--who deserted them in haste when
be found himself in such close proximity
to do sesesh."
Thus were W delivered, for the time be-
ing, from the stands Of the Philistines,"
and arrived safe ct Murfreesboro In time
to report at six o'clock" to our Major.
Devils Den.
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the Gettysburg light:
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